Question

A 6-year-old child presents with painful ear discharge and fever for 2 days. On otoscopy, the tympanic membrane is bulging and red. Suspected acute otitis media. According to NICE, which is the recommended course of action?

Accepted Answer

Wait and see approach with safety net advice

Answer

Immediate antibiotics for 10 days

Answer

Immediate referral to ENT

Answer

Myringotomy in all cases

Answer

Use of topical antibiotics only

Practice question

A 6-year-old child presents with painful ear discharge and fever for 2 days. On otoscopy, the tympanic membrane is bulging and red. Suspected acute otitis media. According to NICE, which is the recommended course of action?